Why I’m Writing This Ancestry, genealogy, pedigree, “tracing one’s roots” — whatever you want to call it, it’s a big hobby these days, and more than a hobby for others. Companies are charging anywhere from $50 to $200 to test a sample of your DNA and tell you where your … [continued]
The so-called “Tom Swift” youth novels first entered into publication in the US all the way back in 1910. The books generally present new technologies, and the inventors of these technologies, in very positive lights. While the stories are certainly not technical in any real sense of the word, the … [continued]
Time for another EV news roundup. Enjoy! GM has trademarked the name “Bolt.” Chris discusses some potential reasons why. (GAS2) One of our readers (and an EV Obsession reader) ran across an electric car ad in a 1914 edition of LIFE. Have a look. (EV Obsession) Our own Jo Borras was invited … [continued]
There’s been some quite interesting electrified vehicle (EV) news in the past few days. Like the ongoing World Cup in Brazil, it seems like some things are simply upside down. Have a look: Detroit Electric Minus Detroit: The Detroit Electric brand is supposed to be getting a revival, but the … [continued]
Beyond our own electric vehicle (EV) stories, here are some topic EV stories from around the interwebs from the past week or so: Trains Hybrid Trains are the Future: EU to Fit KERS Systems to High-speed Rail Thanks to the success of the Prius and others, hybrids have become a … [continued]
